Chineselindsay Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
the general use of 'a/an'
do we use "an" in front of all the vowel as' A E I O U' ,is there any special situations we us 'a' in the front of 'U'?
eg: an apple
an elephant
an idea
an orange
an Ute
eg: an apple
an elephant
an idea
an orange
an Ute
Top answer
As you suspect, an umbrella, a uniform, a eucalyptus tree. "
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As you suspect, an umbrella, a uniform, a eucalyptus tree.
If the word sounds like it could begin with a "y," use "a."
If the word sounds like it could begin with a "y," use "a."
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Hi
Chineselindsayan Ute
I should be a Ute.
Use 'a' for every word whose first syllable starts with a 'you' sound.
For example, a university, a unicorn, a uniform.
But the universe because there is only one universe.
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Hi Yoong Liat,
It is quite possible to use 'a universe' in English. For example:
"His ideas and mine are a universe apart."
There are many other examples to be found of such usage.
It is quite possible to use 'a universe' in English. For example:
"His ideas and mine are a universe apart."
There are many other examples to be found of such usage.
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Hi Yizhivika
Thanks for the information.
I agree with what you said. Apart from 'the universe', 'a universe' can be used in other contexts.
Thanks for the information.
I agree with what you said. Apart from 'the universe', 'a universe' can be used in other contexts.
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